Buyers and renters browse through hundreds of photos to decide which properties to view. Small factors can mean the difference between booking a viewing and falling in love with your property, or just scrolling down to the next listing.

As a general rule, photos work best when your property is presented as homely but not too personal. Photos of you and your family may appeal to you but can make it hard for other people to picture it as their home. Decluttering is also key to make your property look at large as possible and to make it easy for viewers to see its potential.

Be aware that your Photographer may not take photos of every room. They know how to present your property in the best way to attract viewings, and sometimes this means fewer, better shots of the standout highlights. They will offer plenty of help and advice during their visit, so feel free to ask lots of questions. In the meantime, have a look through the tips below to help get you ready for your visit.

1. Outside spaces

Outdoor areas are a very important factor. Outside shots need to show your property in its best light, whether that be a balcony, back garden or the front of a house.f your vehicle is parked in front of your property, move it away for the duration of the photo shoot. Try to tidy away any bins, hoses and other clutter from outdoor and garden spaces, mow the lawn and tidy up flower beds as best as you can. It's also a good idea to get your windows cleaned, and if you have garden furniture, remember to put the cushions out. You could even set the table, as if for some al fresco dining!

2. Hallways

As with most other spaces, decluttering is important in the hall to ensure it looks as large a space as possible. Pack away coats, shoes, umbrellas and other items to make it as tidy as you can.

3. Lighting 

Replace any blown bulbs around the house and use feature lighting (lamps, candles, etc.) to brighten interior spaces. Ensure blinds are drawn and curtains are fully opened to let in as much natural light as possible.

4. Kitchen

Make sure surfaces are clean, dirty dishes are washed and put away and any food bowls for pets are also tidied away. Tea towels, food boxes and bottles, fridge magnets and children's artworks should also be cleared away for the shoot.

5. Bathroom 

Tackle your bathroom in a similar way to other rooms by tidying away tooth brushes, shower gels, etc. and putting the loo seat down. Remove the toilet paper from the holder and make sure any towels are fresh-looking, nicely folded and in a colour that matches the decor of the room.

6. Reception areas

Along with the kitchen and outdoor space, the lounge is also a key area that buyers are interested in. Get your cushions fluffed up and nicely arranged. Clear coffee tables and sideboards of excess clutter, tidy away magazines and try to hide away or tidy up cables from electronics such as your TV or sound system.

Fresh flowers make a big difference on the day of your shoot, and a bowl of fruit is a great way to cheaply add a splash of life and colour to your kitchen. As with the garden furniture, setting the table as if for a meal gives the dining space more life and warmth.

7. Bedrooms 

Make the beds with bedding that complements the decor in the room and tuck away any photos or other personal items. Try to avoid storing anything underneath beds or on top of wardrobes that could be seen in the photos.

Thinking of selling your property? Whether it's your first or your tenth time putting a property on the market, you're likely to have lots of questions. We asked our sales managers in offices across Mallorca  which questions they get asked the most by vendors. Obviously, specific questions about their property and local area can only be fully answered by our local experts, but we've picked eight questions that we can hopefully provide answers to, giving you the knowledge you need to feel fully informed on all the essentials.

1. Is now the right time to sell?

This is a question that could relate to the particular time of year, or the condition of the housing market in general. Sellers also ask our experts about market activity in their neighbourhood and what we're seeing at a local level in terms of other properties that we've sold recently.

The answer is that people buy and sell property for a wide range of different reasons, meaning that there is no set 'right time'. Having said that, most sellers are understandably cautious about trying to make the most of what is likely to be their largest asset. At the time of writing, in general terms, we are seeing the Mallorca market enjoying a new lease of life. Prices in many areas have seen slight growth, causing a greater number of properties to come onto the market compared with the previous.

In terms of a particular time of year to sell, we see an annual pattern of a large number of buyers aiming to complete their purchase in the summer or before Christmas. However, we see sellers instructing us to sell their properties throughout the year.

2. How do you value my home?

All sellers need to know that they are selling their property at the best price possible. The valuation process that our local experts conduct is a thorough assessment of a wide range of factors. These include the size, layout, condition and location of the property; outside space attached to the property; other properties that have sold recently in the area; floor level (if an apartment), and potential for development – for example a loft that could be converted.

Puro Estate offers an instant online valuation service that gives sellers a valuation estimate based solely on local data. While this will give you a useful price bracket your property may fall within, only a home valuation by your expert local valuer will take into account your property's unique features and value.

3. What is the selling process?

All sellers need to understand the selling process in order to make informed decisions on how and when to sell their property. You can find a detailed guide to the nine main steps of the selling process, but we'll summarise them below!

Your first step is to get an accurate valuation of your property from an agent with a strong local presence and technology that will make the selling process easier for you. Once you have instructed that agent to sell your property you'll also need to instruct a solicitor. Next you'll need to get your home ready to market and open for viewings. Decluttering will make rooms appear larger, while a lick of fresh paint also goes a long way to improve buyer perceptions. Your agent should then gain maximum exposure for your property and conduct accompanied viewings in order to swiftly secure a suitable buyer. Your agent will then help you to assess any offers and accept the right one.

The next stage is perhaps the most confusing for many sellers and buyers. It requires excellent coordination between all parties, their agents and their solicitors! Essentially, solicitors will prepare contracts to be exchanged and dates will be set for surveys, exchange and completion. Once contracts have been signed and, on the day of completion, all monies are transferred to the seller's solicitor's account, the property is finally sold!

(Many sellers also ask whether they should put their property on the market before finding somewhere else to live.)

4. How much will it cost to sell my home?

In order to sell your home you'll need to budget for a number of necessary expenses. These will include conveyancing fees, agent's fees, the cost of an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) and the cost of any removals services you'll need.

5. How do I choose my estate agent?

We can summarise five key attributes that we believe you should always look for in your estate agent. These are summarised below:

1- look for an agent that combines a strong hight street and online presence .

2- 36% of our buyers end up buying in an area other than the one they started looking in - find an agent with a network office across Mallorca.

3- meet your local team and find out for yourself how helpful and knowledgeable they are , and the hours they operate.

4-technology is making the selling process simpler.

5-find an agent with plenty of interested buyers already registered . Puro Estate registers more than 2000 new buyers every month.

6. How are you going to market my property?

Thanks to our network of local offices and a central HQ with specialised support teams, we are able to offer our sellers the most comprehensive marketing possible. We proactively call our database of qualified buyers, immediately connecting your property with thousands of private and corporate individuals.

Your property will be photographed by our dedicated team and listed with full floor plans on major property portals, including Idealista, Fotocasa  and Habitaclia, as well as appearing on puroagents.com. Targeted instagram advertising, email alerts and 'Sneak Peek' property alerts keep buyers up to date.

7. What can I do to sell the property more quickly?

There are lots of things you can do to help your estate agent to sell your home more quickly. To start with, your property photography is a buyer's first glimpse of your home and must show it in its best light. Preparing for your visit from the photographer is essential to attracting viewings.

Generally this involves a lot of cleaning, decluttering and tidying – essential for successful viewings as well. Remember, this includes your outside spaces, which are of increasing importance to buyers. Replacing any blown lightbulbs and ensuring blinds and curtains are drawn will make your home appear brighter and more spacious, while a fresh lick of paint will go a long way to giving a lacklustre room new lease of life. Many sellers ask our agents how long their property will take to sell. This will depend on local factors, as well as the state of the market and the nature of your property, so this question is best answered by your local expert.

8. How should I respond to the feedback on my property?

As a Puro Estate seller and online dashboard allow you to view real-time feedback from buyers viewing your property. But how can you respond when feedback is negative? Should you keep making changes based on this feedback or just wait for the right buyer who will appreciate your property as it is?

The guides in question number seven (above) give a good indication of the kinds of things you can reasonably change in response to buyer feedback. If you are keen to sell as quickly as possible then it is worth following as many steps outlined there as you can in order to give your property the best chance of selling, particularly if a buyer has raised an issue that caused them to lose interest.

Buyers and renters browse through hundreds of photos to decide which properties to view. Small factors can mean the difference between booking a viewing and falling in love with your property, or just scrolling down to the next listing.

As a general rule, photos work best when your property is presented as homely but not too personal. Photos of you and your family may appeal to you but can make it hard for other people to picture it as their home. Decluttering is also key to make your property look at large as possible and to make it easy for viewers to see its potential.

Be aware that your Photographer may not take photos of every room. They know how to present your property in the best way to attract viewings, and sometimes this means fewer, better shots of the standout highlights. They will offer plenty of help and advice during their visit, so feel free to ask lots of questions. In the meantime, have a look through the tips below to help get you ready for your visit.

1. Outside spaces

Outdoor areas are a very important factor. Outside shots need to show your property in its best light, whether that be a balcony, back garden or the front of a house.f your vehicle is parked in front of your property, move it away for the duration of the photo shoot. Try to tidy away any bins, hoses and other clutter from outdoor and garden spaces, mow the lawn and tidy up flower beds as best as you can. It's also a good idea to get your windows cleaned, and if you have garden furniture, remember to put the cushions out. You could even set the table, as if for some al fresco dining!

2. Hallways

As with most other spaces, decluttering is important in the hall to ensure it looks as large a space as possible. Pack away coats, shoes, umbrellas and other items to make it as tidy as you can.

3. Lighting 

Replace any blown bulbs around the house and use feature lighting (lamps, candles, etc.) to brighten interior spaces. Ensure blinds are drawn and curtains are fully opened to let in as much natural light as possible.

4. Kitchen

Make sure surfaces are clean, dirty dishes are washed and put away and any food bowls for pets are also tidied away. Tea towels, food boxes and bottles, fridge magnets and children's artworks should also be cleared away for the shoot.

5. Bathroom 

Tackle your bathroom in a similar way to other rooms by tidying away tooth brushes, shower gels, etc. and putting the loo seat down. Remove the toilet paper from the holder and make sure any towels are fresh-looking, nicely folded and in a colour that matches the decor of the room.

6. Reception areas

Along with the kitchen and outdoor space, the lounge is also a key area that buyers are interested in. Get your cushions fluffed up and nicely arranged. Clear coffee tables and sideboards of excess clutter, tidy away magazines and try to hide away or tidy up cables from electronics such as your TV or sound system.

Fresh flowers make a big difference on the day of your shoot, and a bowl of fruit is a great way to cheaply add a splash of life and colour to your kitchen. As with the garden furniture, setting the table as if for a meal gives the dining space more life and warmth.

7. Bedrooms 

Make the beds with bedding that complements the decor in the room and tuck away any photos or other personal items. Try to avoid storing anything underneath beds or on top of wardrobes that could be seen in the photos.